AWWA-Funded Scholarships
Abel WOlmAn FellOWShip
The Abel Wolman Fellowship supports promising students in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who are pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment. To accomplish this objective, a doctoral fellowship provides up to two years of support, awarded annually to the most outstanding student. The initial award for one year is $30,000, with a second year of support available if needed.
lArSOn AquAtic reSeArch SuppOrt SchOlArShipS
The Larson Aquatic Research Support scholarships honor the memory of Dr. Thurston E. Larson by providing support and encouragement to outstanding graduate students preparing for careers in the fields of science or engineering. These endowed scholarships provide support for two students annually. The funding for a master’s-level student is $5,000, and a doctoral student receives $7,000.
J & l preSidentiAl SchOlArShip
The J & L Presidential Scholarship offers $5,000, designated by the Jacangelo family to support and grow relationships with promising graduate students attending a Historically Black College or University who have an interest in a career with a service provider or utility, with a major in engineering, science, public health, or technology, geared toward the water community.
dr. philip c. Singer SchOlArShip
Established by AWWA in 2020 in honor of Dr. Philip C. Singer, this scholarship provides $3,000 to a graduate student who is pursuing research that will provide actionable and timely outcomes to address current challenges faced by the water industry.
dr. James K. Edzwald SchOlArShip
This award was established in 2023 in honor of Dr. James K. Edzwald to recognize an outstanding graduate student pursuing research on documenting climate change effects on water quality and treatment and/or resilient treatment methods pertaining to supplies with algae, Cyanobacteria, natural organic matter, and/or contaminants of emerging concern to the drinking water industry. The scholarship will provide $3000 in
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Corporate Sponsored Scholarships—$5,000 Level
AecOm
The AECOM academic scholarship provides funding for a graduate student pursuing an engineering degree in innovative solutions to improve drinking water in urban communities.
AmericAn WAter SchOlArShip
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. This scholarship provides funding to a graduate-level student.
ArcAdiS STEM SchOlArShip
Driven by its core value to improve quality of life by building and leveraging a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging, Arcadis offers this $5,000 scholarship award to assist graduate-level students from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups (Black, Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native) in STEM fields with the potential to provide leadership in the water service industry.
chArleS “chick” rObertS SchOlArShip
This scholarship offered by Roberts Filter Group recognizes a Pennsylvania student studying water technologies.
dAve cAldWell SchOlArShip, brOWn & cAldWell
Established in recognition of Brown & Caldwell co-founder Dave Caldwell, this scholarship provides funding for a female and/or minority graduate-level student pursuing an engineering degree in the drinking water field.
denver WAter centenniAl SchOlArShip
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Denver Water provides a scholarship for any student who has serious interest in the fields of water delivery, water quality, water reclamation, or water reuse.
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Corporate Sponsored
Scholarships-$5000
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gAnnett Fleming FOrceS OF chAnge SchOlArShip
Gannett Fleming is proud to offer an academic scholarship to an undergraduate or master’s-level engineering student who has a passion for engineering the future of the water industry. The scholarship includes mentoring and an internship.
hAzen And SAWyer SchOlArShip
Hazen and Sawyer sponsors this scholarship to benefit a student seeking a master’s degree in the water science field.
mueller Water Products cOntinuing educAtiOn SchOlArShip
The Mueller Water Products scholarship awards a student utility employee who is seeking an undergraduate degree.
mueller HBCU SchOlArShip
This $5,000 scholarship offered by Mueller Water Products awards an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited and recognized historically black college or university pursuing a career that benefits the water sector.
neptune technOlOgy grOup SchOlArShip
Neptune Technology Group Inc. supports a scholarship for an undergraduate student seeking a degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or software engineering
rAFteliS leAderShip SchOlArShipS
Raftelis offers two Leadership Scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students interested in a consulting career. The Raftelis Leadership Scholarships were established with the goal of supporting and growing relationships with promising students who have an interest in becoming problem solvers for local governments and municipal water utilities. Students with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
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Corporate Sponsored Scholarships-$5000 level cont'd
vernOn d. lucy iii SchOlArShip, veOliA WAter And technOlOgy SOlutiOnS
The Vernon D. Lucy III Scholarship was established to honor Vernon Lucy’s long career and involvement in the water industry and in appreciation of his many years of mentoring young industry professionals. Sponsored by Suez, this scholarship provides for an undergraduate student seeking a degree in science or engineering.
WOOdArd
& currAn SchOlArShip
The Woodard & Curran Scholarship, established in 2017, supports a female or minority student seeking a master’s degree in engineering.
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Your interest in the AWWA scholarship recognition program is appreciated by corporate sponsors, recipients, and AWWA.
AWWA uses a single application form for all scholarships managed by the association. While students may apply for multiple scholarships, they can be awarded only one scholarship per year. Students are encouraged to apply in succeeding years for additional scholarships.
AWWA corporate sponsored scholarships are reviewed and ranked by the Water Equation Scholarship Advisory Subcommittee, comprising AWWA volunteers and representatives from the sponsoring corporations. Top candidates are referred to each corporate sponsor for final selection.
AWWA academic scholarship applications are reviewed and recipients selected by the University Student Activities Committee, a committee of the AWWA Technical and Education Council.
Award recipients participate in a virtual scholarship ceremony prior to the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE), are invited to an ACE scholarship breakfast reception, and are acknowledged at the Water Industry Luncheon at ACE.
Each scholarship recipient receives a complimentary registration for ACE. While travel costs are the responsibility of the student, the scholarship sponsor may choose to assist with these costs. AWWA will provide the name and contact information of the recipient so that travel arrangements can be made directly with the student.
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution in July of each year.
For more information about the AWWA academic and operator scholarships, please contact Michelle Hektor, Senior Manager of Development, at mhektor@awwa.org or 303.734.3613
Applications are open now for the 2024-2025 academic year. Deadline to apply is December 19, 2023. See QR code below.
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